John "Thomas" Vandergrift ll obituary, 1953-2017, Cocoa, FL

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John "Thomas" Vandergrift ll

1953 - 2017

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Larry and Louise Brock

April 2, 2017

Donna and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Tom was a great man and we had such a great time at Larry's retirement dinner before we moved to Tennessee. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our love goes out to you and your family.

Lanny Sutton

March 26, 2017

My condolences to the family! I worked with John and his Dad at Bell South they were some of the best ! You will be missed

Janet Dwyer

March 22, 2017

He was my mentor, and more importantly, my friend! I am so deeply saddened with his passing. Donna, my heart goes out to you and all of your family! He was simply, "the best"!

Jack Jeffreys

March 21, 2017

As I was perusing the Obituaries on the Florida Today website looking for someone else's obit, I saw the obit of one of my old friends whom I grew up with in Cocoa. As we graduated from high school, Tom Vandergrift and I kind of went different directions and lost touch. A lot of us kids hung out at his house on Myrtle Lane when we were growing up and his mom and dad liked having all of us there. Unfortunately, I Just didn't run into him throughout our life as with a lot of other old friends and we just kind of had a short history yet a very important time in our lives. I read that he lost his mother and father as I did, and they were so awesome as was Tom. I grew up thinking they were very rich because they had a swimming pool, and they had a phone in the bathroom.....lol... you see, Mr. V or Big John as he was known, worked for Southern Bell as a supervisor. He had phones all over the house. The memories are warm fuzzies to me. It saddened me today to see it in print. I pray for his lifetime best friend wife that she and their children may find some peace from God by knowing what an impact that Tommy Vandergrift had on those who knew him. He was just a big nice guy. He will be missed..........

David Zavodny

March 20, 2017

Tom will be missed. He was a good friend full of fun and wit. I am thankful I had the opportunity to know him. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Barbara Coburn Jetton

March 19, 2017

My heart is saddened and prayers for all of the family. He was very loved by many....

Terri Thompson

March 19, 2017

It was a pleasure working with Tom at AT&T. I am going to miss talking with him. I enjoyed hearing from him since his retirement. God's continued blessings to his family.

Janice Saxton

March 19, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear about Tommy. He is my cousin.His dad and my dad Donald were brothers. I lost touch with him after we were grown.He sounds like a good family man and full of fun. I was glad to hear that he hadn't changed. I'm sure you all will miss him very much. God bless you and your family. Janice Vandergrift Saxton

Roger Gibson

March 18, 2017

It has been 47 years since I saw John but it is always a loss when a formal classmate is no longer with us. I'm sorry for your loss.

March 18, 2017

Donna and family,
Harriett and I am so sorry for your loss. If we can do anything, let us know.
Tom & Harriett Weber

Ron Brady

March 17, 2017

Ron and Julia send our thoughts and prayers to the family of our former CHS classmate. Ron has very special memories of the times that Tommy was there to teach him how to avoid seniors during Mark Up Week.

Dreama Taylor

March 17, 2017

You will be missed my friend. Sorry to hear about your passing. Donna lots of love to you Tom was a great friend.

Lou Jorfi

March 17, 2017

Tommy and I sat next to each other on the bus for years on our way to St. Mary's. We spent summers together playing in his pool and winters in my back yard playing football. It was a pleasure seeing him at one of the reunions ( I think the 20th). My heart is sad for a person who made my life just that much happier. My condolences to his family even after many years and many miles of separation I will miss him.

Gary Hoffman

March 17, 2017

Donna and family, our condolences. I owe so much to Tom. Karen and I will miss him. He made us laugh, smile, think and love.
LYM

LaRue Brewer-Fleming

March 17, 2017

Tommy was a dear friend from high school and I have many fond memories of his sweet personality. May your grief be lessened by your wonderful memories. He will be missed by many. God keep you in His arms as you mourn.

Roger Golden

March 16, 2017

Sorry to hear Tom' s passing. I remember when you first met each other . Prayers your way at this time for you and family. May he rest in peace. Roger Golden

Todd and Wanda Bibens

March 16, 2017

We are so sad about losing Tom and our sympathies go out to Donna, kids, grandkids and family. His passing was so unexpected and way too soon! Tom always put a smile on our faces and will be terribly missed. He will be in our hearts forever.

Lora Anderson

March 16, 2017

I worked with Tom at BellSouth many years ago in Melbourne and Cocoa. Always had a smile on his face and an encouraging word. Prayers go out to all his family.

Debbie James

March 16, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Tom always had a great attitude and he was an inspiration to me and others. When I think of him I smile.

Fuentes Family

March 16, 2017

Our deepest condolences to the Buckley family. We know he will be truly missed. It was a pleasure to have known him, may he rest in peace.

Paula Worlitz

March 15, 2017

Donna, words don't describe how sorry we are about Tom. He was such a wonderful man and he so loved you!! He will be missed very much by all. He left such a lasting impression on everyone and we are so lucky to have known him. Sending love and prayers to you and the entire family!! Love Bud and Paula

Patsy and Bo Galloway

March 15, 2017

Our love and sympathy to Tom's loved ones! I know how Donna and the children loved him! He really left footprints on this earth and roamed it with the best of the best! Love you all!

Gary Eveslage

March 15, 2017

My condolences to your family. Tom was a good friend, we served together in the Army in Homestead.

Dudley Brown

March 15, 2017

Tom was a great friend and a true mentor to so many here at AT&T, including me. I know how proud and loving he was with his close family, you truly meant the world to him. He will be missed by so many, my deepest condolences.
Dudley Brown

March 15, 2017

We are so very sorry for you loss, Rudy and I knew Tom a very long time he also grew up in my neighborhood on Myrtle Lane ins Cocoa, I can still visualize him playing in yard and everyone else's yards, God Bless and sending prayers. Geri and Rudy Reynolds <3 <3

Brenda Correa

March 15, 2017

Prayers for the family. Tom was a great person to work with. He was always in good spirits and had a contagious smile.

Eileen Sidders

March 15, 2017

My condolences to your family. Tom was my area manager at AT&T and I had the pleasure of working with him before he retired. He will be missed by many at AT&T including myself. I will always have special memories of the time we worked together.

I will keep your family in my prayers.

March 15, 2017

My prayers are with you- I will always remember Tom with a large spirit and huge smile and best laugh. my condolences. Carlos

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